TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Butler Potts Point

91/100 (1863 ratings)

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Mid-range

"Fab venue, fab view. Great service. All staff so attentive and friendly. No pretentiousness at all which is rare these days in Surry hills, eastern..."

Kat McCarthy

"We celebrated my godson's 25th birthday on Sunday. There were 8 of us, including a 92 year old Nanna. The staff set up two different tables for us -..."

Nancy Nelson Lindfield

"We came on a Tuesday night. It was packed - lucky we booked. The view was fantastic from all aspects of the restaurant. We are both vegetarian and..."

Steven Hasanoff

"The lemon meringue gelato plate was unreal!!! Great atmosphere, food and cocktail menu too......"

Emily Goodreid

"Love “The Butler” I’m a local and go often. Great place to take out-a-Towner’s gorgeous view. Food consistently amazing. Staff consistently..."

Michelle Bray

"Fabulous view form the terrace. Fantastic vibe in the place. Amazing selection of food. And the wait staff were friendly and helpful. We had a..."

Glynis Cochrane

"Chocolate bar desert (too much for 1) and rum/maple espresso martini were great but the spicy sweetcorn � was the Star..."

Dan Lake

"First time for myself and my Husband. Recommend by friends. Absolutely loved it. The cocktails, spanishbeer and food were first class. The customer..."

ShirleyAnn Harawira

"On the same day of booking my fiancé and I requested a table with a view to celebrate a few occasions and our request was met. The food and service..."

Amanda Burbar

"Great food and service with a view that ties your breath..."

Nicole Billett

"Just fantastic - the food, the cocktails, the service and the whole vibe. Fantastic evening, couldn't recommend highly..."

Kerryn Edwards

"Lamb shoulder a standout as are the expression martinis great view and very nice helpful staff. Would recommend the Butler to..."

Simon Costigan

"A delightful experience made even more special by Rosey, our server... Her suggestions were great, serving sizes perfect, and dessert was superb -..."

Rebecca Wampler

"Some of the best customer service I have ever had in Australia. The staff are so attentive and friendly, they were able to seat us on a Saturday at..."

Bitesandstamps - Kamellia

"From the outside, this place is quite unassuming, but once you step inside, it feels like you are miles away from the hustle and bustle of the Potts..."

Claire Howson

"The garden like decor offers a different dining experience, nice city view . Food was delicious! Only got chance to take photos of 2 dishes as..."

1900.

"Headed to The Butler for lunch and what an amazing experience it was. Friendly service without being overbearing. A gorgeous outdoor area with views..."

Tige

"What I remember about Mezzaluna, The Butler’s predecessor, was that it was formal and fancy. It was there for 20 years! The vibe I got from The..."

Andy Quan

"Great location and interesting menu & interior design. Music, amazing view of the city plus 5-star service. Would give 3.5 for what we ordered, yet..."

Mementos

"A go-to hang out spot in Potts Point with a unique and beautiful view of the city! Great selection of drinks, stylish decor and friendly service!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Cured Ora King Salmon: 😍 Amazing Wagyu Striploin : 😁 Great Salt & Sugar Baked Beets : 😍 Amazing Pandas Panna Cotta : 😍..."

Grace

"Amazing food. The portions were quite small however, when purchasing a large spread of food it comes to a very decent price considering location and..."

Tj Joshi

"What a beautiful place. It's popular but still manages to feel intimate and personal, and yes the views of the skyline certainly give it the wow..."

Porciniforme

"Must go. It’s bright, fun and you’ll want to stay for a long lunch. The venue is incredible and offers a unique view of the city skyline. They..."

Looks And Cooks

"I love the views of Sydney from The Butler. It’s the perfect spot for a long lunch. The food, which is quality, is designed to share and the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Very cool place with a move view out the back. They know how to mix cocktails and the service is so friendly.A great birthday venue or..."

Hungry Diner

"The view is amazing, so is the food and friendly staff. Love the pate and wagyu beef. And it’s an interesting combination for them to put..."

BluCloud

"friendly environment with nice drinks！party girls and boys around. Love the environment! Food is average. Octopus was nice but not the main course...."

VV

"It’s a Tropical Paradise in Potts Point. We popped in here for a birthday event and were kindly greeted by staff, and got a seat outside..."

Thewhereto

"Love this place! You never know how amazing it is inside if you just look at it from the entry. Beautiful city view and nice place for dine in. The..."

Charlene Lu

"We came here for a group function for a birthday celebration and yes, this place was impressive!! From its buzzy atmosphere with cool cocktails in..."

Mykim

"I dined here on a Friday night with a friend. We pre-booked a table and were seated in the undercover inddor/outdoor area. It was severely storming..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"Took my partner out for his birthday dinner. I made a special request as a little surprise for him as specific table sitting with view and birthday..."

Kyln

"Went to this place for my anniversary, and the service was just so friendly and outstanding, we were very taken care. The view was amazing at night,..."

Julio De Guzman

"Went for my birthday and would definitely return for any other occasion (or just because). The seafood was beautifully prepared with the star dish..."

Tessie

"The Butler is a restaurant and bar in Potts Point that is famous for their beautiful decor, view of the Sydney skyline and share plates of food. It..."

Love At First Bite

"Really nice restaurant, very packed on sat. Friendly staff and nice food, will go back~. The food is..."

Isabel Wang

"Come to this place for the first time, such a great ambience for me to experience this. I sit outside with a beautiful scenery surround me. The..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"It was a sunday night and not really busy. We started with the drinks, a mocktail and a special cocktail, which were really good. For starters, we..."

Kiki Li

"Finding a place with a gorgeous view and delicious food to match isn't always easy. The Butler in Potts Point is definitely one to add to the list...."

Wendy Fung

"The service, food and view was absolutely amazing!! I would definitely recommended the smoked croquettes - a unique flavour and great texture:..."

Jenny

"Food is so amazing! And such a lovely ambience, perfect for date night! The kingfish ceviche entree is delicious, but the cured salmon is better. For..."

Phfat

"Atmosphere - The restaurant looks well decorated. I was seated also outside as it was a lovely day and was able to enjoy the city view from my seat...."

Al

"Entering this restaurant and bar through an unassuming entrance off Victoria Street, you don’t expect to find what follows. Flowing from the..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Had dinner hear on Friday night, we were lucky and had a short wait time for a table at 7pm but the line was a lot bigger not long after we arrived...."

Diner123

"The Butler is always very nice to go to, either for lunch or dinner. Food is nice, staff are lovely and if the weather is nice, book/ask to be seated..."

Jstina Cho

"The view from the courtyard is enough to make an evening here delightful. But they back this up with delicious food and some of the best service I..."

Megan J

"[invite] Bianca: The Butler has quietly been chugging along in Potts Point for a few years now. It’s continually been one of my favourite..."

Forfoodssake

"Hidden behind a basic shopfront in Victoria Street, Potts Point, is an amazing gem of a restaurant.Decor - you walk through a narrow..."

Katie Harris

"Unreal food, flavours, service, and cocktails - we will return.The barramundi 👌🏾 and corn 👌🏾 oysters👌🏾 tuna 👌🏾Great..."

Karina

"What a perfect place for a long Sunday lunch in the city! You couldn't tell from the simple clean non spectacular facade from the street, what an..."

Manz

"We came in for some drinks here on a Saturday night. Walking in you find yourself in a very cozy cottage like bar with a fire place on one side. The..."

The Miniature Life

"You could almost walk past this place and not notice it. However, once you are in there you will see the great abundance of indoor plants decorating..."

Gstarfoodie

"I was brought here by my boyfriend for our anniversary and it was definitely one to remember! We shared quite a few plates but their slow cooked pork..."

Ciara Mc Donnell

"Such a beautiful place, and what a view. Food is amazing but it is quite pricey with very small portion sizes. If you need to impress a date, bring..."

Neil Rafael Sansone

"Popped in for drinks and what a find. It's like a tardis! Unassuming little place from the outside, but it's huge. Fabulous decor and ambience,..."

J M

"Oh! What a joyful place to come for lunch! The service is friendly and hospitable! The interiors are chic in a tropical, retro, rattan, vintage, Palm..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Exceeded my expectations, and I might add, they were very high. Amazing well thought through fresh flavours, great atmosphere, lovely views,..."

Fussyfoodie

"Was in Sydney for a long weekend and a friend suggested The Butler. The food was superb with an exciting menu that offered many options. Our..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Top notch evening. Great service and food. Worth the effort! The wine list and view is brilliant too. Make the trip to Potts Point. You won't regret..."

Nick Moffatt

"This place surprised me with it's tucked away location, it's view is the mesmerising Sydney skyline. The combination of indoors and outdoors dining..."

NOMNOMLIST

"What an exceptional venue, i enjoyed everything about my experience at The Butler. Staff are super friendly, really efficient, know the menu and make..."

2foodwithlove

"Sophisticated dining with an unsuspecting, lovely view of the city. We opted for one of the banquet options and were left full and..."

Pop Culture Food

"Discovered this restaurant when looking for nice views to dine at Sydney. Really friendly staff with food that has the value for money. I recommend..."

Shar Buendia

"Trout & Zucchini Flower.. Is there a better combination?!🍴 Compliments to the Chef, I can honestly recommend ordering anything on the menu here....."

My Bondi Summer

"I loved the atmosphere of the Butler, so bright and up lifting. Service was great, all staff were really friendly. Food was tasty, enjoyed the share..."

Coffee Lover

"We had an enjoyable long lunch here, but it wasn't without its issues. On the positive side, it's a beautiful room and setting, the food was very..."

Jamie Crick

"Yeah, it's a good place to eat and you probably won't be disappointed, but you also won't walk out of there thinking, "that was great!" The service..."

Ho Hum

"Had a very lovely lunch at The Butler. The food, ambience and view are amazing - we ended up ordering the $55/pp Butler's Banquet. All the dishes..."

Jade Buys Lemons

"Had dinner at the Butler on Sunday night and was both impressed and disappointed all at the same time. The service was friendly, the decor was..."

Kate Dougherty

"Perfect place for a Friday afternoon drink... Superb view with cocktail jug... Doing as it should be :) Worth checking out if your in the..."

P&K Tasty AF Adventures

"Perfect for a romantic, casual dinner or for an indulgent Sunday afternoon. The garden décor was perfect with a stunning backdrop of great city..."

Natalie

"This place has one of the most beautiful views of the city at night! It's magic. Great atmos, wallpaper, staff and cocktails. Onya Butler..."

JessicaIvy

"Great bar tucked away in Potts Point. Saw this bar mentioned in a must do bar in Sydney review and was not disappointed. First off the bar itself is..."

Ariel8181

"For some, Valentine's Day was a day to celebrate love with their partners, for others it was a day to bask or bemoan of their singledom, for me it..."

Joan

"Great location, view and vibe. The back section here is nicer than MsGs, just be prepared for the odd mosquito bite.For 2 we had half dozen..."

Sim Choroomi

"What a beautiful venue! It's the perfect spot for a ladies lunch. We came on a sunny Saturday and stayed for hours. Staff were fantastic and the food..."

Simply Starving

"Been there few weeks back and was impressed as a first timer. Love the nature theme/deco of the place, it enhances the atmosphere. Their chef choice..."

Jojo

"Dined at the Butler for a work farewell event and really really really enjoyed the food, ambiance and of course the beautiful view! We ordered a huge..."

YUXIPANDA

"Fabulous!Great, friendly service. Beautiful, original food, with a gorgeous view and well thought out wine list. $200 for 2, and well..."

Sweet

"I just love this place. Rose sangria is a must and I find the service to be always fantastic. The food comes out timely and the tapas selection is..."

Beck

"This place is a must for dining for any occasion. I have been with my partner 3-4 times and is never a miss. Great menu and service with a..."

Nick

"The biggest selling point for this place is the view and the ambience. Big beautiful room with a balcony outlook of the city. The food was tasty by..."

Nikkytsang

"We found ourselves amongst a handful of other diners having a long leisurely lunch at The Butler in Potts Point a few weeks back and was pleasantly..."

Rani Smith

"This place is really busy! We've been told that we need to wait at least 1hr as we couldn't book earlier (fully booked when we called)! But luckily..."

Candice

"I'm a fan. Great food, excellent service. Not pretentious at all. We had the croquettes, seared tuna and pork ribs and they were all a delight. All..."

Cheesygoodness

"We had a relatively good experience here last night. Busy, so we had a good catch up at the bar and waited for our table. It took the time we..."

Daniel

"Great ambiance, nice range of drinks (the cocktail bar is amazing, and the bartenders really have what I call flair, very experienced and..."

Giulio Lella

"Wow amazing views from this beautiful bar and restaurant. Came for drinks only but I've heard food is amazing, the cocktails, service and atmosphere..."

Gabbys79

"5th time I have been to the butler, and the best so far. Absolutely love the decor and the view. Really great food and awesome relaxed..."

Mel

"OMG amazing. Everything about this place i love. I love the location - i love the views - i love the atmosphere - i love the bar - i love the food...."

Sweetandyummie

"Amazing space- incredible set up. Staff all friendly and happy. These guys also own Bondi hardware and the botanist in Kirribilli- they're killing..."

Chris Mohen

"From the moment we walked in to our departure, the whole experience was wonderful and very much professional nothing could be faulted. As the menu..."

Kellie Li

"Everything about The Butler dining experience is very polished. The restaurant is beautifully designed. The staff are warm and engaging. The..."

Laura B

"A real treat. Stunning setting, great atmosphere and excellent service. The sharing style allowed me and my friend to sample a great variety from..."

Gin'n'Blonde On The Beaches

"Hamish Watts and Ben Carroll from Applejack Hospitality (Bondi Hardware, The Botanist, SoCal) have opened their fourth venue called The Butler...."

Eat Drink Play

"#kningjaeats great food with delicious cocktails and admirable views. I absolutely love this venue with its Parisian influence and open space which..."

Ningjaeats

"Amazing food, service and view!! Three in one package, as soon as we walked in the ambiance was great. The food was all freshly cooked and came out..."

Abigail Morcom

"First time at The Butler :) What a beautiful venue! We had a banquet menu for my mate’s birthday, and every item was just delicious. The empinadas..."

Sala-O-Vea Walter

"A really outstanding dining experience in Potts Point. The food was sensational. The cocktails and wine list were excellent. The staff were also..."

Geoff Cutler

"Gorgeous venue and amazing food, love the Iberian cuisine. Cannot fault any of the dishes - from the oysters, to the tartare, gnocchi, honestly..."

Mia Goreng

"It was our first time dining at The Butler and did not disappoint! Everything we ordered had excellent flavors. Great mix of modern ibero american..."

Erica C.

"Update 18Mar22: went for a work function and had a great time. Service was magnificent and food was outstanding. I particularly liked the sashimi and..."

Oswaldo González

"The Butler never disappoints! A beautiful ambience, with upstairs and downstairs seating for groups of all sizes. I’ve enjoyed dinner on the..."

Jessie Schilling

"Very chill vibes, great for a cute date with friends or a significant other. Service was spot on, they were very attentive and was able to give some..."

Joanna Gutierrez

Lumi Bar & Dining

91/100 (1688 ratings)

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"Fantastic service from when we first walked in. Really cosy but also luxe waterfront restaurant on the wharf. Degustation only menu but..."

Debsylou

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Sophia

"Been here twice and they never failed to impressed me, the food always been amazing and excellent service just incredible! This is a place that i..."

Sheirien Eka Putri

"Such a special dining experience! Beautiful views and ambience. The food was amazing. I loved everything except the tomato dish (the photo with..."

Phfat

"Best meal I’ve had in Sydney to date, dishes were really interesting and innovative, with each course presenting me with bite-sized pieces of..."

Derek

"Fantastic experience dining here! Every single meal was so unique and well presented. All the flavours in each dish were incredible and matched..."

Renee

"Not recommended for anyone who doesn’t drink. The food are good with wine, and so many food for the price you pay. First time ever, could not..."

WEI GE

"I have no words. LuMi was an incredible experience - from the atmosphere to the customer service to the food... Everything was spot on. Their..."

Thebrokefoodie_

"Best dining experience. Love every single dish, especially that pie, top notch, delicious buttery flaky pastry with tasty saucy fillings and that..."

Jasmine

"Had a special Birthday celebration dinner with my Wife while visiting Sydney. Enjoyed the Chef's Menu with all courses beautifully presented and..."

Nikki Shah

"Second time at LuMi, and definitely better than the first visit in 2016. However, the price did literally double. Had the full dinner course -..."

PlasmaB

"Every dish was beautiful!!! It was also as delicious. You really get your monies worth as you get what feels like an infinite set menu. Just as you..."

Lien Nguyen

"Every single dish was very creative! Good food, average service and awesome cocktail lists. I’m so in love with the cocktail I’ve tried, Coco..."

Zzy6535799

"Beneath a multitude of pendent lights creating an intimate atmosphere, LuMi Dining comes to life under the guidance of Federico Zanellato. A casual..."

Robin

"Extremely attentive service & an imaginative Japanese fusion menu. The chef’s menu takes you on a real journey, continuously providing spectacular..."

Madeleine

"I have been to LuMi Bar & Dining four times now and I have always enjoyed the Italian and Japanese vibes of the dishes. Always creative and exciting...."

Marianna Tuccia

"Innovative cuisine of the highest order with great attention to detail. Subtle and unusual combinations of textures and flavours using high quality..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"This seasonal degustation was definitely one of the best I’ve ever had! I’m 120% recommending to go for the food! The service was just very..."

Claire

"We went here for my birthday and ordered the 12 course dinner set.. we were introduced to so many dishes that were amazing 😉 especially the..."

Lyonee Dang

"This was a very good dining experience, the service was exceptional, great view and all courses were good. Entree and dessert were probably my..."

Mary Tran

"This is actually a really great fine dining restaurant. They do two degustation courses options and we went with the Chef’s Menu ($185pp). Every..."

IEats

"LuMi is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Sydney. It is glitzy but not uptight, creative but finessed. The matching wines were interesting and..."

Sarah.phoebe.sharp

"Came here with a group of friends for my birthday. Situated on Wharf 10 overlooking Pyrmont Bay, it’s a wonderful location and offers diners a..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"LuMi Bar & Dining is definitely an experience to enjoy for a special occasion. The atmosphere is romantic and beautiful with dangling lights and..."

Janicexrose

"I came here a few months back so menu may have changed, service could also be improved abit. The appetisers stood out the most to me, they were..."

Lisa Lachowski

"A great restaurant. I had the degustation with matching wines. LuMi delivers its Italian Japanese fusion really well as the essence of either is..."

Debbie

"We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary recently at Lumiover dinner. We did the 10 course degustation and my husband had the..."

Miss Sydney

"Finally got to try this place, and what better time then truffle season! ofc we had to go with everything extra truffle. The menu was an amazing..."

Fe3eats

"chef, Federico Zanellato (ex Noma, Attica and Ormeggio at The Spit). Federico’s fascination with fusing. Italian and Japanese cuisine is the core..."

Ramen Raff

"So far Lumi is the best degustation food I’ve ever had in my life. I usually don’t like to eat raw meat but this time I tried it and it was..."

Birgitta Roseline

"The food is genuinely unreal! The combos work extremely well together, the atmosphere is awesome and overall one the of best dinners I’ve had...."

Jason Edward Hill

"Polite and friendly staff with some great knowledge of wine. Very accomodating on allergies and perfect timing when bringing out food for the..."

Emma Carey

"Wow!! Is all I can say! This place was honestly so great! It is located by the wharf, perfect to celebrate any occasion! The price wasn’t too bad..."

Anna Tran

"What a surreal experience! Had been on the want-to-try list for more than a year - and certainly delivered. Agnolotti was the standout, three perfect..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"What a pleasure it was to return to Lumi Bar and Dining. I’d engineered my return visit by suggesting it to a friend for their fiftieth birthday..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"เป็นอาหารประเภท casual fine dining ภายในร้านบรรยากาศดี..."

Pimchanok Kaewprasit

"Had been thinking to go here and I finally got a change! *I went here couple of months ago so the menu might be different*. I finally got to type..."

Aileen

"This is my favourite restaurant in Sydney, I have visited this place twice for my Birthday celebrations. As I don’t eat raw meat/fish, the chef..."

High Tea Queen

"It’s not often I dine ‘fine’, as it tends to reside on the ‘showy’ side of the culinary world, that rarely incites interest from me...."

Look Mum No Hands

"Such beautiful degustation!!! Went here with jasmine as our birthday dinner. Everything is delicious, so much flavours and textures! My favourite has..."

Hayley

"The best restaurant I have been to so far. Degustation menu consisting of 9 dishes, 7 perfect 2 almost perfect. We even got some extra desserts which..."

Pawel Malczewski

"Great fusion food! Everything i tasted was a dance of flavours for the palate. The matching wines are perfect combination for the real food and wine..."

Abe Lam

"Hard to beat for value with a 7 course degustation at $120. The food were a little unusual, dramatic & striking in its presentation, particularly the..."

Manz

"The food here is at LEAST as good as the views!Mango, fennel pollen, lemongrass(...the fennel pollen added a fragrant, aniseed..."

Vonanderemplaneten

"One of the best tasting menu/degus meal I've had! 9 courses for $115 with an Italian influence. The food was very tasty especially the agnolotti and..."

The Engineer Eats

"Lumi Dining has a stellar reputation in the Sydney dining scene and Matt has been wanting to go here for some time. I took him out to Lumi Dining for..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great service and great food. Had the Chefs Menu. Will definitely come back here again. Scenery is great right next to the wharf. Let the photos do..."

Jun

"Lumi represents a beautiful marriage between Japanese and Italian, with each dish artfully considered and your dietary requirements carefully..."

Ilovefooood

"Birthdays are really just an excuse to go out and eat. Every year I treat myself to some fine dining, because what is life if you don't enjoy the..."

Elisa Li

"The fusion between Japanese and Italian cuisines is masterfully married at Lumi. The 8 course degustation was a journey well travelled for the..."

George Jreije

"Visited Lumi recently to celebrate a special occasion - the staff seated us along the edge of the restaurant facing the water which was beautiful, we..."

Kylie

"My favourite restaurant in Sydney. You cannot get better than Lumi. The whole experience is out of this world, it is so completely different to..."

Simplicity By Sarah

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Japanese and Italian restaurants seem to be on every street corner you..."

Love At First Bite

"Amazing. Great service, fabulous wine (on recommendation from a knowledgeable sommelier) and dish after dish of creative and delicious..."

Alex

"No other fine-dining restaurant in Sydney could compare. Had dinner on Sunday 01/05, we took the 8 course degustation menu with matching wine, at..."

Kristina

"Was here for lunch yesterday. Had the oyster plus the degustation.Service is good as we are the first few customers before the crowds came..."

Kravengerfoodie

"Fantastic degustation menu, gorgeous setting and attentive staff. The pasta was a highlight, definitely something to go back for! Despite the set..."

Steph Palmer

"Amazing food with a lovely atmosphere. The restaurant was beautifully situated on the wharf in Prymont, so you get a good view while dining under the..."

Emandy

"I had very high expectations of LuMi seeing the reviews on zomato and I must say it may have even exceeded my expectations. The location of the..."

Johnny Pan

"My SO took me here for a surprise dinner on a Saturday evening (6pm session - they have a 2 hour 'limit' on your seating). First of all, the location..."

Nem

"This has been one of our favourite fine dining spots in Sydney. The restaurant is beautifully situated on a wharf in Pyrmont. The décor is fresh and..."

TheFatCouple

"Absolutely loved the food. One of the few restaurants that do justice to vegetarians with a thought through full veg degustation menu. The italian..."

Chhavi Bhandari

"I’ve had my eye on LuMi since I started reading reviews about it (it opened in 2014). In particular, a filled pasta dish with liquid gruyere or..."

Andy Quan

"Sunny day at Lumi is a luxury thing , a great location near the wharf give you a illuiosn the you are on holiday.The five course ($75) is..."

Nat

"LuMi is by far the best fine dining restaurant I have ever been to! I couldn't fault any of their dishes. The waygu dish isn't like any of the waygu..."

Jess Pham

"The service was on point and all of the food was delicious. Even though the portions are small, by the end of the degustation menu after going..."

The Next Rush

"Tried 8 course degustation menu for a special dinner at LuMi bar and dining. As expected it was delicious and was very creative. I quite didn't like..."

Fabfoodie K

"Lovely ambience here. Slow paced fine dining. Great view also. Think it would be better to go at night time with the nice lighting setup they have. ..."

Digestinator

"LuMi dining has been on our hit list for a while now. Occupying a spot where all the boats moor near Star City, it has a pleasant outlook. We were..."

Thewhereto

"LuMi Bar & Dining is a restaurant will have you see food in a whole new light. That light is shone upon you from Wharf 10 just a stone’s throw away..."

IFat

"Came here for a special occasion, and was not let down by the promise of Japanese and Italian fusion! Some of the great items included the ravioli..."

Sahar

"The four parcels of mushroom agnolotti give little away but with one bite of these, our mouths are flooded with an intense rush of porcini mushroom...."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Love their dessert and little snacks!Great wine list!Just a little advice- some front house staff can be more quality to match your beautiful..."

Carol C

"Food was fantastic, highly recommend the matching wines with the degustation. Service was friendly and they took time to describe each individual..."

Sydney_food_journal

"Best restaurant ! The ambience and vibe of the place is great and the food is so good. The desert was the best part. It's great for dates and..."

Docfood

"This is a restaurant that lives up to its reputation. The degustation menu was superb. The starters and entrees, along with the mains and desserts..."

Randomness_of_existence

"WOW! Does this restaurant live up to its expectations! We came here for my partners birthday and it was such a great night that I simply cannot fault..."

Why__dee

"Amazing food and wine for a very reasonable price. Hatted restaurant degustation for $115 - can't complain about that. Matching wines also..."

Lips

"Lumi makes it feel like Italian and Japanese cuisine just naturally belong on a plate together. The porcini taglioni were little explosions of..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"Dined here last night. Ambience and service was fantastic and can't be faulted. I loved the open space and kitchen but if you're looking for a quiet..."

Fatcat-Skinnycat

"Great atmosphere, smart casual, great service that couldn't be faulted. We didn't feel rushed at all as food come out in a timely manner.Only..."

Kelly

"LuMi is Italian for 'a mass of small lights'. The small restaurant enclosed in glass and bathed in natural light is a little pocket of surprises...."

Eatventures

"A simple conclusion to be drawn here: this is Japanese-Italian fusion done right. One of my top three restaurants of Sydney – let that be on the..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Did the 8 course degustation - each course was amazing in its own right, but all together they nicely complemented each other as well. We even got a..."

Danielle S.

"I love the concept of a Japanese-Italian fusion fine dining. One of my favorite is their parmesan chawanmushi. I can taste the strong parmesan, but..."

Melissa Gabriele

"The view, restaurant interior and staff are lovely. All courses except the dessert were served fast.The food was a little hit and miss and not..."

Rebecca Tay

"Ordered the 5 course menu and cannot fault anything at all, well, except my pasta was a bit salty. But overall, loved it, especially the..."

Kiki Li

"Chef Federico Zanellato has an all star resume, with stints at The Ritz London, Noma and Attica. But it’s his time in Japan, specifically at the..."

Chris Chow

"Alex: It’s not very often that you can walk into a restaurant and automatically be blown away by the sheer detail of a place. I can name on one..."

Forfoodssake

"Lumi Bar & Dining is one of the best restaurants that I’ve eaten at over the past year. I highly rated it in my last post and since that time..."

Charn Tangson

"Based out of Tamworth is Jack ‘s Creek beef producers. In 2015, they won the awards for having the worlds best steak winning the challenge in..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Situated on the most pristine waterfront of Pyrmont and Darling Harbour, lies LuMi Bar and Dining - a fine dining restaurant that traverses European..."

Glass Half Fit

"The cuisine at Lumi is a well-thought out fusion of Japanese and Italian. There is the choice of 3 courses, 5 courses and 8 courses. We went with the..."

MsBrulee

"LuMi gets my 5. It was a spectacular meal that I didn't want to ever end. Seeing the 4.9 rating on Zomato, we tried to get a dinner booking the same..."

Bopnbeep

"Lumi restaurant is just magical. The restaurant is located in a more tranquil and quiet area of Pyrmont and with open glass doors and windows all..."

FoodComa

"What an amazing lunch with a beautiful view on the most perfect autumn day. The five course (which became 7 with oysters & the fish) degustation was..."

Clare

"Nice food, nice cocktails, great place to have a nice lunch and dinner! Would recommend for couples rather than family. Can wait to try other..."

Kaz

"LuMi is making a name for itself as a modern fine dining establishment with a modern uptake on Italian-Asian. This gorgeous waterside restaurant..."

Andrea

"Fabulous location with beautiful views. Such a fantastic spot. The service was great and the food was excellent. We did the five course and it was..."

Princess_Porky

"This restaurant is a surprise for me in Sydney. Centrally located with a nice harbour view. Most of the dishes is a great twist in Japanese way...."

Kathiee Yip

"Tucked away by the habour a glass house looking over the water with boats drifting in the view a masterpiece of east meets west traditional italian..."

Henry Phung

"Oh my goodness. Before I went, I had no idea that the food at LuMi was going to be so sensational. This day I was catching up with a fellow-blogger..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"LuMi is something special. Simplicity at its best. Each ingredient used is there for a reason and cooked to perfection. Dishes are surprising with..."

Sloweats

"This was my favourite new restaurant in the last year. From the moment you speak to someone on the phone to the chef himself & every single staff you..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"My boyfriend and I dined here last night, and we both loved everything about it. The staff were very friendly and attentive from the moment we walked..."

Marley

"LuMi Bar and Dining takes Italian food to the next level through thoughtful and masterful Japanese influences. At only $105 for an 8 course..."

The Pursuit Of Food Perfection

"Absolutely incredible dining experience! The food was mind blowing to say the least. The courses kept coming on the 8 course degustation with all..."

Louise

"Had dinner here last night. Was amazed by the place which is not so big but very comfy atsmosphere. We booked for 8 degustation. The food was simply..."

Sylvia Violetta Carsillow

"Beautiful restaurant located on the harbour in Pyrmont. The atmosphere is relaxed and open and the waiters are very attentive. Its not a super posh..."

Sweetandyummie

"Huge call but best degustation I've ever had. Every dish was innovative and had a 'wow' factor which I have simply not come across at other Sydney..."

G Bangalang

"The best dining experience we've ever had.. My fiance and I had the 8-course meal with matching wines and it was absolutely divine. The restaurant..."

Hayley Pak

"Words can't describe how amazing the food was here. Service was outstanding, not too intrusive but there was always a waiter around if needed. My..."

Joel

"Deserves nothing less than 5/5 for the valentines set menu. Loved every single thing they served, nothing was short of amazing. Tuna sashimi, the..."

Berry ?

"Delicious. I had the valentines menu and everything was absolutely divine! My favorites would have to be the Agnolotto with tomato and caper dashi;..."

Constance Naomi

"Refined excellence. Some of the dishes are instant classics (agnolotti, beetroot, and fennel pollen in particular were transcendant) and the setting..."

Forking Around Sydney

"•Snacks chawanmushi: rice crackers w/ white vinegar - nice flavoured not too salty and melts in your mouth; Baby corn w/ mystery powder... yummy;..."

Getinmybelly

"Great food and service !!!!!Especially loved the lamb dish and the desserts..."

Luke Tran

"Nice long lunch with the 8 course menu. Food was delicious and presented beautifully. Some interesting combinations. Service was excellent. Sommelier..."

Kerri

"Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in Sydney. I went with friends & family, so we had a variety of requirements and we're not all at..."

Clive Morley

"Really loved the desserts. Girlfriend loved everything. We had mocktails instead of the matching wines and we're pretty happy afterwards. Would..."

James Tran

"The menu was Italian and Japanese fusion, the presentation was jaw dropping, the taste was explosive in your mouth, the view through 180 degree glass..."

The RnB Diary

"Located by the pier, Lumi's has an excellent view and a wonderful atmosphere in which to dine in. They only served the 8 course menu when I went, and..."

Jevon

"Flawless dinner and experience on the water at the old ripples.Modern Italian and totally original. One of the great openings from the last..."

Adam Smogurzewski

"This is my favourite restaurant of all time - the dishes are always changing depending on what is fresh and available. The dishes are influenced by..."

Monica

"Have been meaning to come here for ages and finally had the opportunity to. Glad we did. Every dish was tasty Quality ingredients and executed..."

Thefoodantiblog

"This year's smh 2 hats restaurant. It is Italian/Japanses fusion. Dishes are creative and beautifully presented. This place serves nice mocktails and..."

Tastingthecloud

"I haven't been back to Lumi for almost a year & C over a year and we were quite excited to try their new menu. Last year we were hit by bold dishes..."

William N

"We had an absolutely wonderful meal at LuMi a few weeks ago. My family and I had the 8 course degustation and were totally blown away by every single..."

From Across The Kitchen Table

"This place is a hidden gem. We had the 8 course set menu degustation and every meal was more impressive than the next. The food was rich in flavour..."

MKC Inc.

"Went to LuMi for the third time and once again some fabulous food. The beetroot, the sublime ravioli and that delicious miso lamb. Every time the..."

The Napoli Alert

"Amazing food. Had the 8 course degustation and all the dishes were simply brilliant. The locations is grand and the staff are really attentive...."

Alex

"Absolutely love this place. Every dish was executed amazingly. Great flavours! I actually can not fault any dishes! Delicious, would defs come back..."

Angela Eats

"Just beautiful. The food was sensational, with a real diversity of flavours and options. I really loved every dish there came out. I would go back..."

Facebook User

"This is the place to go for a special occasion. They have some very interesting dishes, and I especially love the way they do Italian fusion. The..."

Eliza

"Japanese and Italian are two of my favorite types of food , the idea of a fusion of the two sounded interesting but I was not sure how they would go..."

Up For A Feed

"If the Indians can eat masala and spicy curries with yoghurt, why can’t Italians eat this lamb rib with remnants of soybean?Marinated for..."

Chopinand Mysaucepan

"I've only heard amazing things about LuMi Bar & Dining, so it was a no brainer to come here for a leisurely weekend lunch to try out their reasonably..."

Missklicious

"LuMi Bar & Dining is a jewel of a modern Italian eatery situated at the Pyrmont pier, with 270 degrees of views looking out onto the pier and Sydney..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

""You are only confined by the walls you create" is the little quote frosted on the glass around the restaurant and how fitting it was. The glass..."

VVN

"8 course degustation menu in a modern setting. At first i was hesitant as it was Italian Japanese fusion which sounds like a strange combination, but..."

Foodie Loving Food, Food Loving Foodie

"Went to Lumi Bar and Dining on a Friday night and had the 8 course degustation. The service was great and the staff detailed wine recommendations to..."

Julie Mockett

"i love Lumi's Japanese and Italian fusion twist. they know how to mix the flavours and textures to compliment each other. I loved the horseradish ..."

I Wong More !

"LuMi Bar & Dining is ever so popular for its relatively affordable degustation so of course it had to be ticked off my list. LuMi is located in..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Alissa and I have had been fortunate enough to have had some incredible meals over the last year - degustations at Print Hall, Cape Lodge and Wills..."

Donovan De Souza

"Fusion .... a word that usually scare off narrow minded people, however this place will turn heads and prove them wrong.Lumi is a fusion between..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Amazing dining experience! The spelt ravioli was an absolute highlight. I probably wouldn't recommend the matching wines as the serves are very..."

Laura B

"Lumi Bar and Dining is a new restaurant managed by Sydney Restaurant Group, the same group also owns the more well known Ripples and Aqua waterfront..."

Charn Tangson

"LuMi was absolutely amazing. The interior is quite dainty and refined without being pretentious. The 8 course degustation was beautifully paired with..."

Lynn Le

"Every bite of the sand crab was better than the last. From the sweet fleshy crab to the creamy Jerusalem artichoke sauce covered in the oyster..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"So impressed with this gorgeous restaurant. Ambience is spot on with a rustic yet refined decor which focused on organic shapes and textures. I asked..."

Brooke Fraser

"Lumi would have to be one the best-value and surprising degustation offers to have emerged in the last year. Former Ormeggio head chef Federico..."

Maestro

"29/5/2015 0 Comments The Black sesame Brisee had a lovely crumbly texture and together with the mascarpone and caviar made for quite a decadent..."

Wendy Fung

"Overall, the dishes were lovely, quite a novelty to have a mixed Italian/Japanese influence. And to be honest, I don’t think there are many around...."

The Peckish Connoisseur

"LuMi is an exceptional restaurant, worth every dollar of your hard-earned money. Zanellato has proven himself worthy of being a head chef many times..."

I'm Still Hungry

"LuMi has been on my list since the first time I saw their food pics on Instagram back in Oct 2014. So far all I have read about the food has been..."

A Foodie's Joy

"LuMi is furnished to a minimalist theme with pops of green and purple – it’s pretty much what I’d like my dream house to look like...."

Sarahversuscarbs

"I've always been curious how Italian and Japanese would come to be and who would have known that it would be possible with the help..."

K H I S M O S A

"$89 for a 8 course degustation. Underpriced. Underpriced severely. Lumi Dining is a casual, modern waterfront restaurant that breathes new life onto..."

2 Hungry Guys

"With a name like Federico Zanellato you couldn’t be anything other than Italian. But don’t go to LuMi, Pyrmont’s new waterside diner, expecting..."

The Napoli Alert

"While LuMi’s flavours aren’t new, they were used in ways that were foreign to me, reiterating this notion of “Italian Japanese”. The dishes..."

Thefoodantiblog

"Gone are the days of Ripples at Sydney wharf replaced with an exciting new restaurant headed by ex-Head-Chef of Ormeggio, Federico Zanellato. In the..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"Can't believe been here twice in a month. Menu is def killing total worth the money. squid ink pasta too salty can't taste the delicate ink at all...."

Piramides

"Exciting Culinary Adventure. Dragged my husband and a friend to the Star City location (get explicit details of the location - it's a maze around..."

GoldieSydney

"A gem of a place. Exceeded my expectations - beautifully delivered degustation menu, the four of us enjoyed every dish, service and the..."

Greenplastiq

"Fantastic degustation mix of Japanese and Italian fusion Fine dining.. We ordered 8 course degustation with matching wines and some cocktails. Each..."

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